[ there's a part of cloud that takes it at face value, the suggestion they might go flower sight-seeing together. it feels surreal having her here, surreal talking with her in a capacity that doesn't make him feel like he's wrapped up in his head. he's still waiting for the moment when he comes to, wakes up to another day with the loss of her heavy in his gut.

but asking her for forgiveness isn't an option, not right now. now, cloud's pretty sure he would jump through any hoop he had to just to see her again. flowers aren't such a big leap. ]

Sounds like they didn't properly prepare for your arrival.

[ this time the hitch in his voice touches base with the tease, even if it is a lightweight one. ]

You're right, though. We could probably do something about that.

[ we now instead of you. he isn't sure he deserves it, but he can't say he doesn't want it. he misses it too much, maybe. ]